Angelina Jolie an ‘inspiration’, says Seven Kings breast cancer survivor
After Angelina Jolie bravely spoke out about having both her breasts removed to lower her chances of contracting cancer, one Seven Kings survivor believes it will help “inspire” others to get the help they need.
Ilford girl gives up birthday presents to raise money for brother’s special school
A nine-year-old Ilford girl has given up all her birthday presents to raise money for her brother’s special educational school.
Nurses celebrated at Forest Gate care home
Staff and residents at a care home held a special event to say thank you to their dedicated nurses last week.
Barkingside square dance club celebrates 61 years with ‘old friends’ and current members
A Barkingside-based square dance club marked its 61st anniversary with a special event with both past and current members coming together to celebrate.
Plaistow Memorial Church launch WW1 centenary project at House of Commons
A church that is home to a unique set of bells honouring fallen soldiers from the First World War was invited to launch a grants scheme at the House of Commons on Wednesday.
- Ilford schoolchildren ‘stunned’ by talk from mother of stabbing victim
- Let the Recorder know your memories of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation
- Woodford Green business director gets suspended jail sentence for flouting court orders
- Redbridge’s Volunteer Centre hopes to encourage more people to help others with £75k grant
- Big Debate: What can age contribute to the workplace?
- Witnesses needed of Canning Town accident that left biker in “critical condition”
- Fifth suspect bailed over death of Champion Ganda in Forest Gate
- Goodmayes nursery gets glowing Ofsted report
- And that’s the tooth: Hainault dental practice raise £500 for Haven House
- Hainault RAF cadet chosen as Deputy Lord Lieutenant
- Patrons including Mitch Winehouse and Vicki Michelle help to raise £25k for Hopes & Dreams charity
- Rare West Ham book to be auctioned off for charity
- Charity donations being stolen from outside shops across Redbridge
- Ilford centre opens offering space for parents making supervised visits to their children
- Two Newham projects, including Cody Docks in Canning Town and church in Plaistow awarded £79,990
- Beach volleyball courts unveiled in Ilford
- Labour reshuffles ward candidates ahead of next year’s local elections
- Fiona wins national award for getting Newham’s youth into sport
- Nine-year-old boy to navigate own boat on River Lea to raise money for bridge at Cody Docks
- Police release CCTV images of suspected laptop thief
- Asian gold and two laptops stolen from Ilford home as residents slept
- Join in Nordic walking action with day of activities in Woodford Green and beyond
- Charity for Tower Hamlets and Newham with funds of £15 million to be launched
- Large amount of jewellery taken from Ilford home while family was on holiday
- West Ham fans urged to consider fostering this match day
- Hospice in Beckton looking for volunteers for Dragon Boat Race and charity walk
- Goodmayes Hospital radio back on air but more presenters needed
- TOWIE stars and famous faces take on Spurs legends team for Woodford Green hospice
- On your bike: Salvation Army gives new life to dumped bikes
- Redbridge NHS trust invests £3million in nursing
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